Acquiring Company
Packaging Corporation of America
Acquired Company
Greif
Lake ForestDelawareManufacturingManufacturingDescription
On August 31, 2025, Packaging Corporation of America completed the acquisition of Greif's containerboard business for approximately $1.8 billion. This acquisition significantly expands PCA's production capacity with additional mills and plants across the U.S. The deal was funded through a mix of cash and new borrowings. This strategic move enhances PCA's market position and operational capabilities.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed